19. Because of unstable political and economic situations around the world, the price of gold
_________ to a new height. (A) pauses (B) soars (C) continues (D) drops。
26. This watch is _________ that one. (A) three times as more expensive as (B) three times the price
of (C) more expensive three times than (D) as three times expensive as。
32. The athletes all stood together, their eyes filled with determination, and _________ to do their best
in the upcoming competition. (A) pledged (B) commanded (C) ventured (D) terrified。
33. Not only did Judy win the competition, _________ the national record in the process. (A) but also
she broke (B) but she also broke (C) so did she break (D) so she also broke。
35. _________ Nancy _________ in education six years ago, she might be a teacher rather than an
accountant now. (A) Had . . . majored (B) Were . . . majoring (C) If . . . majored (D) Whether . . .
majoring。